How To Take This Photo: A Quiet Portrait I Photography Tips & Tricks

A quick tutorial showcasing straightforward steps to help you use your digital camera on manual and capture the moments that matter!

This Week: A Quiet Portrait

How to Take This Photo At Home

Lens: EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM – @ 70mm focal length

ISO: 500

f /: 3.5

Shutter speed: 1/500 sec

Lighting: evening inside

Time of day: about 10.30am

Where was I: at her eye level in front

Other notes: focusing on the eyes makes your image really pop – remember to do this every time with a portrait!

Try It For Yourself!

WEEKEND TASK: A beautiful portrait can be just perfection by keeping it simple without the huge smiles, just letting the eyes tell the story of the person. This shy girl’s eyes told me so much. This weekend, take the time to take a still, quiet portrait like this of someone, whether it is your child or a friend. Convert to black and white for extra pop.

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